Roommates

Roommates can be self-selected or assigned based on your housing
preferences. Roommate preferences may be updated after you have
contracted for housing.

The following information is provided to give you a positive, proactive
approach to living with a roommate. Usually roommates get along just
fine, but when they do not get along, it is important to deal with the
problems as soon as they arise. Please take the time to talk with your
roommate now. If necessary, there are several resources to help address
a situation. Resident Assistants (RAs) have been trained to assist with roommate concerns. If
discussing your concerns with your roommate is unsuccessful, you are
encouraged to talk with your RA or Area Coordinator. When you arrive to
campus, your RA will have you and your roommate(s) complete a Roommate
Agreement form.

Basic Suggestions:

Try to get to know each other better

Be open: ask, listen, discuss. Don’t wait until things escalate

Treat your roommate as an equal

Respect your roommate’s right to privacy or personal time alone

Be sensitive to each other’s moods. Everyone has bad days, so try to
understand when your roommate has one